United States: Across the United States, the average worker – the hypothetical worker smack in the middle of the income spread with equal numbers of people making more or less than her – was paid $30,259 annually in wages. Click through to see how Washington compares. less

United States: Across the United States, the average worker – the hypothetical worker smack in the middle of the income spread with equal numbers of people making more or less than her – was paid $30,259 ... more

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Washington: Washington workers did slightly better, with median worker earning $32,521 for his or her efforts. Click through to see where Washington workers are earning the most, and the least.

Washington: Washington workers did slightly better, with median worker earning $32,521 for his or her efforts. Click through to see where Washington workers are earning the most, and the least.